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Talking About Obesity: Trade the Misinformation for Truth

Welcome!

This activity has been developed to help people better understand the truth about obesity and how to get connected to the right people and resources for help in managing weight.

The next several pages include educational content and survey questions, which may be tailored based on your answers and whether you participated in the first part of this activity in January. Use the arrows/buttons at the bottom of the pages to move through the activity.

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Weight is NOT a simple topic, and there’s no easy “one-size-fits-all” approach to managing weight. It’s not simply about “calories in, calories out” or having enough willpower. The truth is that your body’s biology is in charge, and everybody’s biology is different. That means each person has a different journey to gaining weight and, likewise, to losing weight and maintaining health.

Simply defined, obesity is a condition in which excess body fat accumulates and harms the overall health of a person. Unfortunately, myths and untruths about obesity are widely accepted and repeated in our culture. It’s important to break away from old talking points and empower ourselves to lead our healthiest lifestyle and improve overall well-being. To achieve this, it helps to:

Understand how the body’s normal biology plays a role in obesity

Get connected to appropriate resources, support, and medical care

1.Do you recall participating in a similar survey about obesity earlier this year?*This question is required.

Yes

No

2.Do you think your health is/has been affected by obesity?*This question is required.

Yes

No

2.How long has obesity or excess body weight been a health issue for you?*This question is required.

Less than 2 years

2 to 5 years

6 to 10 years

More than 10 years

2.Did the information you read and/or your participation in the survey lead to any of the following actions or changes in your behavior? (Select all that apply.)*This question is required.

Registered for a commercial weight loss program

Scheduled an appointment with a healthcare provider to talk about weight management

Searched for a new, more positive healthcare provider with whom I could discuss weight management

Sought more in-depth information on specific approaches to weight management, such as bariatric surgery, a commercial weight loss program, or medication

Started a weight-management medication

Began the process to qualify for/undergo bariatric surgery

Took steps to meet with others, in person or online, who are supportive of my efforts to improve my health through weight management

Took steps to improve my sleep quality

Took steps to lead a more active lifestyle

Took steps to eat a more healthful diet

Visited my healthcare provider to talk about weight management

N/A; I didn’t make any changes

Other:Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

2.How did you feel after talking to your healthcare team about approaches for managing your weight? (Select all that apply.)*This question is required.

Supported in my efforts to achieve a healthy lifestyle

Supported by the tools we discussed that were made available to me

Like my health concerns were validated

Like my health concerns were unimportant

Dismissed as unmotivated or lazy

Ashamed, as if I have failed

OtherPlease enter an 'other' value for this selection.

2.Please provide your insight if you would like: are there specific topics that you feel your doctor or other healthcare providers need education about to improve their care for people with obesity?

2.In your opinion, which of the following is the most important underlying reason why some people with obesity have trouble losing weight and keeping it off?*This question is required.